Top 10 most influential Japanese cartoons in China

As the largest producer and exporter of animation in the world, Japan is renowned as the "Kingdom of Animation". Together with electronics and cars, the animation industry has been regarded as one of the three pillars in Japan.

A still of Sailor Moon [Photo/Weibo.com]

10. Sailor Moon: 8.4

Broadcasting from 1992 to 1997, Sailor Moon follows the adventures of Usagi Tsukino, a middle school student who is given the power to become the guardian of the moon. Together with other sailor soldiers, Usagi protects the planet against an assortment of evil villains.

The anime parallels the maturation of Usagi from an emotional girl into a responsible young adult. Usagi's catchphrase is, "In the name of the moon, I will punish you!" and is widely known among Chinese people.